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Real vs. Steal – Marysia Antibes Scalloped Bandeau Bikini

March 30, 2019

I don’t actively follow swimwear fashion, so for me to take notice of a swimwear trend, it really takes a lot of hype and medial exposure (yes, I have seen you, Triangl bikinis) or a very, very beautiful bikini/swimsuit. Marysia‘s scalloped Antibes swimwear is easily both: beautiful and dearly loved by celebs and online influencers worldwide. The scalloped swimsuits and bikinis regularly get a fair share of social media exposure and are universally flattering for women of all shapes and sizes. Now if only they weren’t so darn expensive, the Antibes bikini set will set you back $282.

Marysia Antibes Scalloped Bandeau Bikini, $141 + $141 || Neiman Marcus

Also available at Shopbop, Net-A-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, Amazon, Marysia, Ron Herman, Forward by Elyse Walker, Revolve, Everything But Water, Farfetch, Saint Bernard, J.Crew, Matches Fashion, Oxygen Boutique, MyTheresa & Stylebop.

Style Bloggers Love Marysia

Personal style bloggers such as Jessica Stein (Tuula Vintage), Nicole Warne (Gary Pepper Girl), Megan Runion (All Things Lovely), Chiara Ferragni (The Blonde Salad) have all been spotted wearing a Marysia Antibes Scalloped Bandeau Bikini.

LOFT Beach Scalloped Bandeau Bikini

Update (03/30/2019): Spotted another lovely Marysia scalloped bikini alternative at LOFT today. Use promo code CYBER for 50% off + free shipping (limited time offer).

LOFT Beach Scalloped Bandeau Bikini Top, $54.50 || LOFT

Missguided Bow Front Scallop Edge Bikini

Update (08/29/2017): Discovered more Marysia Antibes inspired scallop bikinis today. They’re by Missguided, come in various colors and styles and the complete bikini set is only ~~$43~~ (now on sale for $20/set)! Steal deal alert!

Missguided Bow Front Scallop Edge Bikini, $11 + $9 || Missguided

Also available at ASOS, Missguided (UK) & Missguided (EU + International).

Warehouse Scallop Edge Bandeau Bikini

Update (06/06/2017): Still looking for that standout bikini for your summer vacation? How about these lovely pieces by Warehouse which are a great alternative to the pricey Marysia Antibes scallop bikini above.

Warehouse Scallop Edge Bandeau Bikini, $32 + $29 || ASOS

Express Scalloped Bandeau Bikini

Update (04/12/2017): Spotted these super cute Marysia Antibes bikini dupes at Express today. They’re available in various colors, so you can mix or match at your heart’s desire.

Express Scalloped Bandeau Bikini, $29.90 + $29.90 || Express

Vero Moda Gingham Bandeau Bikini with Scallop Trim

Update (04/12/2017): I also discovered this super cute Marysia inspired bandeau bikini by Vero Moda in a beautiful gingham print which is a huge trend this Spring by the way. The whole bikini set comes in at $55.

Vero Moda Gingham Bandeau Bikini with Scallop Trim, $29 + $26 || ASOS

Rosegal Scalloped Bandeau Bikini Set

Update (04/12/2017): Found spot-on Marysia Antibes look-alike bikinis at Rosegal and various other Asian-based online-shops. They come in multiple colors and designs and most of them are super cheap, but fit and sizing can be off sometimes when it comes to Asian clothing, so be aware of this possible issue and consider ordering various sizes (especially if your top and bottom aren’t 100% proportional).

Rosegal Scalloped Bandeau Bikini Set, $10.18 || Rosegal

Similar versions are also available at Zaful, Cupshe, Romwe & SheIn.

Pimkie Scallop Bandeau Bikini

Update (04/12/2017): Steal deal alert! Here’s another set of spot-on and budget-friendly Marysia scallop bikini dupes! These scalloped bikinis are by Pimkie, they come in various colors (pale pink is my favorite) and the whole bikini set will cost you only £18.98!

Pimkie Scallop Bandeau Bikini, £18.98 || ASOS

Also available at ASOS (orange) & Pimkie.

Old Navy Scalloped Jacquard Bandeau Bikini

But look what we’ve discovered at Old Navy: a spot-on dupe of Marysia’s Antibes scallop bandeau bikini for a fraction of the real deal’s price, available in either turquoise or black. And the best part? The whole bikini set will cost you less than $50 compared to $272. Steal deal alert!

Old Navy Scalloped Jacquard Bandeau Bikini, $24.94 + $22.94 || Old Navy

BP. Scallop Bandeau Bikini

Another beautiful and budget-friendly Marysia alternative are these lovely scalloped bikinis by BP. which are available in either white or black/white rose print and come with an optional halter strap. The whole set will cost you $60.

BP. Scallop Bandeau Bikini, $28 + $32 || Nordstrom

H&M Scalloped Bandeau Bikini

Cute bikini alert! I also came across this lovely white scalloped bandeau bikini by H&M which is obviously an awesome dupe for the Marysia Antibes bikini, but H&M’s version costs less than $35 (set price!) in comparison. Total no brainer here.

H&M Scalloped Bandeau Bikini Top, $19.99 || H&M

Accessorize Sasha Scalloped Bandeau Bikini

Last but not least, I also stumbled upon the Sasha bikini collection by Accessorize which, too, has some visible Marysia Antibes inspiration going on. The scalloped bikinis have an extra bow knot added on the bustier, they come in either white, navy or coral and a set costs less than $60. Super cute and super affordable, I love this steal!

Accessorize Sasha Scalloped Bandeau Bikini, $29 + $27 || Accessorize

Image source(s): Neiman Marcus, LOFT, Missguided, Express, ASOS, Rosegal, Old Navy, Nordstrom, H&M, Accessorize

Real vs. Steal – Tiffany Legacy Collection Aquamarine Ring

September 6, 2018

We don’t often feature jewelry here on InTheirCloset but we felt that the Tiffany Legacy Collection Aquamarine Ring probably deserved an entry. After all, at $6,400 I can’t imagine an item more worthy of a “Real vs. Steal” post. The Tiffany site describes this ring as being evocative of the “Edwardian Period” and I can certainly see some Belle Époque royal donning this stunner on her index finger. Today, however, this ring, featuring a 1.26 aquamarine and a mess of round brilliant diamonds, would be the ideal cocktail ring. If you’ve got money to spare. Which I do not (hello, closet full of Forever 21 jewelry!).

Tiffany Legacy Collection Aquamarine Ring, $6.400 || Tiffany

Also available at Vestiaire Collective & The RealReal.

Sterling Forever Emerald Cut Sapphire CZ Ring

Update (09/06/2018): Spotted this emerald cut sapphire ring by Sterling Forever and it kind of reminded me of the Tiffany ring above. I know it’s not a dupe, but for $32.97 is a great inspired look for less alternative, don’t you agree?

Sterling Forever Emerald Cut Sapphire CZ Ring, $32.97 || Nordstrom Rack

Also available at Amazon.

My Jewelry Box Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring

If you’ve been looking for a lower-priced cocktail ring to pair with all your summer evening dresses, look no further. The Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring featured on My Jewelry Box is the perfect, more affordable alternative to the mucho expensivo Tiffany Aquamaring Ring. Set in white gold (the Tiffany ring is set in platinum), this gorgeous bague is also available with a citrine, amethyst (love!) and green amethyst stone.

My Jewelry Box Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring, $31.28 || Amazon

Real vs. Steal – Black Halo Ruffled Sleeve Sheath Dress

August 23, 2018

I love Black Halo dresses, but who doesn’t? They are so elegant, so chic and timeless – great investment pieces! Unfortunately not everyone can spend $349 in a dress because they have bills to pay like rent and food and mortgages. However, even at these prices Black Halo creations sell like hot cakes.

Black Halo Keyhole Ruffle Sleeve Sheath Dress, $349 || Shopbop

Also available at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Black Halo, Bloomingdale’s, Amazon & Lord & Taylor.

Celebrities Love Black Halo

Celebs like Debra Messing, Lisa Rinna, Aubrey O’Day, Taraji P. Henson and Britney Spears have all been spotted wearing a Black Halo Ruffle Sleeved Pencil Dress.

Neiman Marcus V-Neck Flutter-Sleeve Sheath Dress

Update (08/23/2018): Spotted another fabulous Black Halo dupe today! It’s by Neiman Marcus and is currently on sale for $145. Make sure to Use promo code SAVEMORE to receive an extra 25% off (limited timer offer)!

Neiman Marcus V-Neck Flutter-Sleeve Sheath Dress, $145 || Last Call by Neiman Marcus

Hybrid Dress with Deep V Neck and Frill Sleeves

Update (10/03/2011): Woohoo, look at these amazing Black Halo look-alike dresses by Hybrid. You’ll get the same look for less than half the price. Love the rich plum version!

Hybrid Dress with Deep V Neck and Frill Sleeves, $148.41 || ASOS

ChicStar Ruffle Sleeves Cotton Pencil Dress

If you like Black Halo’s sheath dress, but can’t spend $300+ on a dress, try this knockoff version by ChicStar. It might not be as delicate as the original, but you can’t beat the price of $34.95 (1/10!). The Black Halo knockoff dress comes in either blue or black and would make a great wear-to-work dress, don’t you think?

ChicStar Ruffle Sleeves Cotton Pencil Dress, $34.95 || Nordstrom Rack

Real vs. Steal – Manolo Blahnik Something Blue Satin Pumps

December 26, 2017

I know you’re going to love this! Remember the gorgeous blue Cinderella-like Manolos Carrie wore at the end of the Sex and the City Movie? Yeah, I couldn’t get them out of my head either. The classic design and the bold blue hue make them great contenders for your favorite formal footwear.

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Jewel Satin Pumps, $995 || Saks Fifth Avenue

Also available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Farfetch, Luisaviaroma, Harvey Nichols, Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal & Fashionphile.

Sex and the City Loves Manolo Blahnik

In the movie Carrie said they cost $525, but due to the vast demand retailers almost doubled the price to an outrageous $995 making them a fictional purchase for most of us shoe addicts who are living on a budget. What a bummer!

Jessica Buurman MIRKO Diamante Embellished Satin Pumps

Update (12/22/2014): Discovered this awesome Manolo Blahnik Hangisi dupe at Jessica Buurman today! Available in 9 amazing colors (including blue, black, white, red, pink, rose and taupe satin) for $129! Use promo code VLTN19 to get 15% off your order at Jessica Buurman (limited time offer; alternatively, try code XOXOJESS for 10% off). Shipping is free, by the way. Worldwide.

Jessica Buurman MIRKO Diamante Embellished Satin Pumps, $129 || Jessica Buurman

Audrey Brooke Bella Satin Pumps

Update (12/26/2017): Also stumbled upon another set of Hangisi dupes by Audrey Brooke. These satin pumps look a lot like the designer real deal but cost only $59.99! Plus, they come in seven gorgeous colors and I want one in every color!

Audrey Brooke Bella Satin Pumps, $59.99 || DSW

Dune Breanna Jewelled Square Brooch Pointed Toe Satin Pumps

Update (08/05/2017): I think I might have spotted my favorite Hangisi dupes yet! They’re by Dune, cost $140 and also come in a beautiful white satin. Love, love, looooove! Prior to posting this dupe find, I made sure to order these gorgeous heels for myself before you guys could snag them up for yourself. Now I’m impatiently waiting for them to arrive at my doorstep. Will keep you posted how I like them in person! By the way, Betti is another great Hangisi dupe with a mid-height heel available in various colors and uppers like black and red and suede or patent leather.

Dune Breanna Jewelled Square Brooch Pointed Toe Satin Pumps, $140 || Dune London

Also available at John Lewis, House of Fraser, Debenhams, ASOS, YOOX & Amazon.de.

River Island Satin Rhinestone Bow Pumps

Update (08/05/2017): Also really like these bow-adorned blue satin pumps I discovered at River Island which would also double as a great Manolo Blahnik Hangisi look for less alternative. They cost $50 (sale price, down from $96), so they’re 95% cheaper than the real deal which I think is a totally awesome steal deal!

River Island Satin Rhinestone Bow Pumps, $50 || River Island

Cape Robbin Kitana-25 Satin Stiletto Heels with Brooch

Update (08/05/2017): While these are unfortunately not available in blue, these Cape Robbin satin heels are still a fabulous and budget-friendly option for under $30.

Cape Robbin Kitana-25 Satin Stiletto Heels with Brooch, $29.99 || Amazon

Also available at Shiekh, Walmart, Tilted Sole & Nordstrom Rack.

Kaitlyn Pan Embellished Satin Pumps

Update (02/19/2017): Found new Kaitlyn Pan goodness for you! Check out these super spot-on Manolo Blahnik Hangisi dupes! Aren’t they just darling? You can order them in different colors and 3 heel height variations (6, 8 and 10cm) including a flat version! I just looooove how customizable these are, especially for the price of $99! This dupe is my personal favorite so far!

Kaitlyn Pan Embellished Satin Pumps, $118.92 CDN || Amazon.ca

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Windsor Embellished Satin Pumps

Update (02/19/2017): Apparently one dupe was not enough, so Sarah Jessica Parker came up with a second Manolo Blahnik inspired version of her movie wedding heels for her own shoe line SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker. Windsor is far from being a steal at $585, but at least it’s approximately the same price as the one mentioned in the movie. Also available in silver grey satin.

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Windsor Embellished Satin Pumps, $585 || Net-A-Porter

EKS Kricoa Satin High Heel Pumps

Update (02/07/2017): If you’re not quite ready to invest $100 in a high quality dupe, you might want to consider these Manolo Blahnik look-alikes by EKS instead which cost half as much as several of the other Hangisi alternatives. I wouldn’t expect the highest quality or longevity from these shoes, but according to the reviews buyers seemed to be quite happy with their Hangisi dupes, so they might be worth a try. Available in blue, black, rose pink and yellow satin.

EKS Kricoa Satin High Heel Pumps, $49.99 || Amazon

Badgley Mischka Nichole Embellished Satin Pumps

Update (06/12/2016): Badgley Mischka’s Nichole isn’t available in cobalt blue satin (yet!), but otherwise it’s an almost spot-on dupe of Manolo Blahnik’s Hangisi Pumps, don’t you agree? Available for $215 in either magenta satin or gold or silver metallic.

Badgley Mischka Nichole Embellished Satin Pumps, $215 || Shopbop

Also available at Amazon & Nordstrom Rack, Last Call by Neiman Marcus.

Gumzzi Embellished Satin Pumps

Update (01/29/2016): Here’s another bunch of Manolo Blahnik Hangisi dupes! By Gumzzi and available in various lovely colors.

Gumzzi Embellished Satin Pumps, $61.14 || YesStyle

Carvela Lotty Embellished Pointed-Toe Satin Pumps

Update (07/23/2015): Spotted these beautiful Hangisi dupes by Carvela today! Aren’t they so pretty and so close to the original? Also available in black suede.

Carvela Lotty Embellished Pointed-Toe Satin Pumps, £19 || Shoeaholics

Milanoo Rhinestoned Pointy-Toe Pumps

Update (05/28/2015): Now look at this spot-on Manolo Blahnik dupe by Milanoo! Isn’t it beautiful? But the best part? It’s available for $56.69! Total steal deal alert!

Milanoo Rhinestoned Pointy-Toe Pumps, $56.69 || Milanoo

Merumote Pointed Toe Evening Pumps

Update (02/16/2015): Discovered this lovely and spot-on Manolo Blahnik Hangisi dupe by Merumote at Amazon today.

Merumote Pointed Toe Evening Pumps, $49.99 || Amazon

Badgley Mischka Jeannie Crystal Trim Open Toe Pumps

Update (02/16/2015): When I first spotted these gorgeous Badgley Mischka satin shoes, I thought they’d be a fantastic alternative for everyone who’d love an open-toe version of Manolo Blahnik’s Something Blue pumps. Available in an array of lovely colors for $147.99 (sale price).

Badgley Mischka Jeannie Crystal Trim Open Toe Pumps, $147.99 || Nordstrom Rack

Also available at 6pm, Bloomingdale’s & Macy’s.

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Maddalena Pointy Toe Satin Pumps

Update (01/21/2015): So basically Sarah Jessica Parker decided to dupe Manolo Blahnik’s highly popular Something Blue pump for her own shoe line SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker. The very same shoe which she has worn in the above mentioned Sex and the City movie. And she put a price tag of $545 on it, too. I don’t think her good friend Manolo will be too pleased finding out about this.

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Maddalena Pointy Toe Satin Pumps, $545 || Nordstrom

Audrey Brooke Sarah Buckle Satin Pumps

Update (02/02/2014): Stumbled upon yet another Manolo Blahnik pump dupe from the Sex and the City movie. Check out this lovely cobalt blue satin pump by Audrey Brooke. Also available in ivory satin.

Audrey Brooke Sarah Buckle Satin Pumps, $69.95 || DSW

Nina Bonique Buckle Satin Pumps

Update (10/11/2013): I know a lot of you are still looking for a dupe of these Manolos, so I was ecstatic to finally find a new great and budget-friendly look-alike. Aren’t these Nina shoes absolutely lovely? Price? $69.99 (sale price) and available in 9 beautiful colors: cobalt, green, yellow, black, champagne, tiffany blue, fuchsia, ivory and silver.

Nina Bonique Buckle Satin Pumps, $49.99 || Nina Shoes

RSVP Sincere Satin Pumps

Update (06/14/2012): Found yet another look for less alternative, again by RSVP. Available in 4 different colors: black, bronze, cobalt blue and silver satin. If you’re looking a higher heel, check out Simone by RSVP which isn’t quite as spot-on as Sincere but has a disctinctly higher heel.

RSVP Sincere Satin Pumps, $79 || Amazon

RSVP Zaza Blue Satin Pumps

Update (09/23/2009): Stumbled upon these awesome Manolo Blahnik look-alikes by RSVP today! If you missed out on the Martinez Valero heels or just couldn’t justify the $160 price tag, these satin pumps look almost identical, but are $60 cheaper. Available in blue, black, ivory and white. Grab these Hangisi dupes while you can, I’m sure they are going to sell out super fast.

RSVP Zaza Blue Satin Pumps, $99 || 6pm

Shiekh Mitzy Hachi-200 Satin Pumps

Update (09/23/2009): And here’s another alternative to the Manolo Blahnik Something Blue Satin Pumps. I know these satin pumps by Shiekh aren’t exactly dupes, but the blue satin and the vamp embellishment reminded me of the designer version above and since these here resemble the Sedaraby pumps by Blahnik famously worn by Carrie Bradshaw a lot, I thought I would just put them here as a budget-friendly alternative for under $50. Also available in pink and black satin!

Shiekh Mitzy Hachi-200 Satin Pumps, $39.97 || Shiekh Shoes

Martinez Valero Zenith Blue Satin Pumps

Do not despair however! Because Martinez Valero has finally heard our prayers! He came up with an almost identical pair of his own blue satin pumps which also have the vamp embellishment, but cost only about 1/10 of the original Manolos. So if you are in need of beautiful yet affordable bridal shoes, these here might be your best bet. But hurry, once the masses get wind of these Manolo Blahnik look-a-likes, I guarantee you, they will be gone in a minute!

Martinez Valero Zenith Satin Pumps, $159.99 || Amazon

DIY Idea – Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Satin Pumps

May 2, 2017

To this date Manolo Blahnik‘s Hangisi Cobalt Blue Satin Pumps are still one of the most requested shoes for a Real vs. Steal post on this blog. Our inbox is filled with emails from women who asked us to find a budget-friendly alternative to Carrie Bradshaw’s beautifully blue Manolos in the 2008 Sex and the City movie. And while there are quite a few wonderful Hangisi look-alikes out there, many of them run either on the rather expensive side or are simply not available anymore, so I was super happy when I came across these vivid blue satin heels by ASOS because they’re the perfect blank canvas for a DIY Manolo Blahnik Hangisi shoe project. All you need – besides the ASOS shoes, of course – is a pair of sparkly shoe clips and you’re good to go! I happened to find a really cute version by this brand called Absolutely Audrey for $21.99 which will give you a very similar look to the Manolo Blahniks. The total price for this super basic DIY amounts to a little over $90 which is less than 1/10 of the real deal’s price. Now that’s what I call a real steal deal!

Go Shopping:

MANOLO BLAHNIK: Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Satin Pumps in Cobalt Blue, $995
ASOS: ASOS Platinum Pointed Satin High Heel Pumps, $69
SHOE CLIPS: Absolutely Audrey Scarlett Rhinestone Shoe Clips, $21.99

Office On To Pointed-Toe Stiletto Satin Pumps

Update (05/02/2017): Discovered these gorgeous satin stiletto heels by Office today and thought they’d be the perfect base shoe for the Manolo Blahnik Hangisi DIY project shown above. Available in fuchsia pink or cobalt blue satin for £68.

Office On To Pointed-Toe Stiletto Satin Pumps, £68 || Office

Also available at Office London (DE).

Image source(s): Neiman Marcus, ASOS, Absolutely Audrey, Office